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(February 3, 1881-February 2, 1970) Born in Denton County, Claudia Potter was one of eight children of William T. C. and Laura Smith Potter. A graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1904, Dr. Potter was the first woman doctor at Scott and White Hospital, and was a pioneering physician in the medical specialty of anesthesiology. Dr. Potter excelled at her career and was widely respected. After 41 years at Scott and White, she retired in 1947. Recorded - 1997
Potter, Claudia, M.D. is a historical marker in Temple, Bell County, dedicated in 1997. It is one of 223 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 399 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.1137, -97.3306 near Temple. The nearest cataloged historic site is White, Jr., Raleigh R., M.D. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include George Valter Brindley, Sr., M.D., Scott, Arthur Carroll, Sr., M.D., and Hillcrest Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027000909. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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